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Carex pseudocyperus

cyperus sedge

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A tuft-forming perennial with vibrant deciduous foliage, this slowly-spreading gem showcases bright yellow-green leaves providing cover for emerging wildlife. A native marginal plant, Carex pseudocyperus forms dense clumps with with arching stems culminating in drooping yellow/green flowers, and is well-suited for any pond size or boggy area. This versatile plant extends its charm to lakes, streams, riverbanks, and wetland areas, offering both visual appeal and ecological benefits to diverse aquatic settings.

How to care for Carex pseudocyperus:

Plant out in reliably moist or boggy soil, or pot up into a pond basket and place at the margins of a pond in shallow water no deeper than 15cm (6"). A low maintenance plant, remove dead leaves and spent flowers as necessary. Divide congested clumps in early spring every few years.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Reliably damp or boggy

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
  • InformationCAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant

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PL00001218
3 litre aquatic pot
£29.99
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3 × 9cm pots
£27.99
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PL00001217
1 litre aquatic pot
£21.99
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PL30007485
3 × 1 litre aquatic pots
£34.99
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